Punctuation (commas, apostrophes, semicolons) review

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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Semicolons are used to connect closely related independent clauses and to separate items in a complex list.

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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Apostrophes are used to indicate possession (e.g., Jess's book) and to form contractions (e.g., can't for cannot).

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Correctly punctuate: I have apples oranges and bananas.

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I have apples, oranges, and bananas.

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Correctly punctuate: She loves reading she also enjoys writing.

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She loves reading; she also enjoys writing.

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Correctly punctuate: The meeting is on Friday March 5 2021.

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The meeting is on Friday, March 5, 2021.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction (Oxford comma) is optional.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun ending in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's car).

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How do you show possession for plural nouns that end in 's'?

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' owner).

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Correctly punctuate: Its a beautiful day.

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It's a beautiful day.